25: Cracked Open Vol 4: The Object of Desire - The Good, The Bad, The Becoming

Sacred Psychology with Tamara Powell, LMHC

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Can objectifying others or even yourself ever be a good thing? Why psychologists believe a good dose of objectification is vital to happy sex life.

In this podversation:

What is objectification and how does someone objectify themselves?
Common examples of self-objectification
Ways it has shown up in our (Tamara & Alex's) lives personally
Without self-objectification we miss out on the fullness of life
How to tell whether your objectification is healthy
The power of psychological assessments like the Enneagram as a measurement of self-objectification and more
How objectification and self-objectification plays a role in great sex
Why partners should try to say YES to their lovers as often as possible
Self-objectification in oral sex
Lust as an integral part of the total Self
Confidence is a decision
How any behavior can be an act of affirmation or aggression (a.k.a healthy or unhealthy)

Additional Resources:

The Enneagram ($12): https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/orders/create
My favorite Enneagram book that explains each type in depth along with issues in childhood, core fears & desires etc.
“The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment” by Jack Morin
“Consensual Sadomasochism: How to Talk About it & How to Do It Safely” by Dr. William Henkin and Sybil Holiday

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